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Course Set - HLTAID009 & HLTWHS005 (CPR & Manual Handling Personal Care Worker)


This course is designed for healthcare workers involved in manual handling, ranging from routine tasks to more hazardous ones. It equips participants with the skills and knowledge to perform manual tasks safely and respond to emergencies such as cardiac arrest. 

Students will learn to recognise and manage hazardous manual tasks, apply safe manual handling techniques, and understand body mechanics to prevent injury. Additionally, the course covers how to recognise cardiac arrest, call an ambulance, perform CPR, and use a defibrillator until emergency services arrive. Training aligns with Commonwealth and State legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.

The skills in this course are applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice such as the Hazardous manual tasks code of practice. This course is also delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and applies to all workers or members of the community who may be required to provide CPR in the event of an emergency.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 7 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins
  • Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment. 

Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions. Participants will be required to demonstrate rescue breathing techniques on manikins. Participants will not have the opportunity to request an exemption from providing rescue breaths if they wish to gain a competent result in the Unit of Competency and/or qualification.


Online study options: The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and practical assessment.

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 12 months
HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely Not applicable

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Performance tasks and Practical scenarios: 

  • Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position
  • Perform CPR on an infant
  • Manual Handling Task: Horizontal movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
  • Manual Handling Task: High to low movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
  • Manual Handling Task: Low to high movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)

Documentation – Completion of a Risk Assessment form and an Incident Report Form.

Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. 

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909